Welcome to Pre-K!
About Peru Central School’s Prekindergarten
Peru Central School District offers a Prekindergarten program that enrolls 72 district students each year. Prekindergarten is not mandatory; parents can choose to participate in the program. In order to be eligible, children must turn 4 years old before December 1st. The district also provides transportation to any Pre K student who is 4 years old.
The Prekindergarten program is free to district residents as this is a full day program.
For more information about what you need to register your child, please contact the Registration Office between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (during school session) at 518-643-6011 or click here for the Prek registration packet: Prek Peru Central School District Registration Packet Updated 12.11.2023. 
CHILDREN ARE ACTIVE LEARNERS!
Learning
Children will enjoy a play-based learning environment with opportunities for rich, growth-producing experiences.
Instruction is intentional and responsive to children’s backgrounds and needs.
There is time for independent learning, as well as collaboration with peers.
Family Engagement
Parents are welcomed as partners and active participants in our program!
Help us observe your child’s growth.
Volunteer in your child’s learning environment.
OUR PRE-K PROGRAM
- We offer a high quality, full-day Prekindergarten program, staffed by early childhood certified teachers who are knowledgeable about child development.
- Breakfast and lunch with Pre-K peers.
- Children will enjoy library, music, art, and gym.
- Shared learning experiences, such as field trips, are part of our curriculum.
- Bus transportation will be provided for all 4 year old children.
PURPOSEFUL PLAY
- All play serves a purpose and has proven to be an essential part of early learning.
- Cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical skills are gained by children during play. These skills are vital for achieving success as they continue to grow.
- Children develop curiosity, problem solving skills, intentionality, flexibility, and both verbal and non-verbal skills through play.
- Emotional intelligence grows as well. Learning confidence, cooperation, negotiation, sharing, empathy, and communication skills are all beneficial for your child’s development.
REGISTER NOW!
Registration
Registration is required to participate in our lottery.
The registration form is available on the Peru CSD website or at the Peru Primary office.
Screening
We offer free developmental screening in the spring to any registered resident of Peru who is turning 4 on/or before December 1st.
How does the prekindergarten lottery work?
All registrations will be numbered in the order they are received. These numbers will be used for the lottery selection. Once slots are assigned, all remaining students registered will be chosen by lottery and placed on a waiting list in the order of selection. Waiting list lottery will continue until all registered student applications are exhausted. The lottery will take place in April each year. Once students are selected, families will receive detailed information for their Pre-K site including transportation, schedules, and teacher information. All selected students will need to confirm registration and acceptance into the program.
After the acceptance date, any remaining slots will be filled in the order of the randomly assigned waiting list.
Once lottery seats are assigned and waiting list is complete, the district will mail you one of two letters: an acceptance letter or a waiting-list letter. All waiting list letters will include your place on the waiting list and your assigned number.
If your child receives an acceptance letter, it is expected that, if awarded, you will return the acceptance letter by the deadline and your child will be officially registered for Pre-K. If you do not respond to the acceptance letter by the deadline indicated in the letter, your child’s spot will be given to another child from the waiting list.
If your child receives a waiting-list letter, you will be notified if a slot becomes available based on your place on the waiting list. This includes Head Start, if you are eligible.
Peru Prekindergarten Contact Information
Contact: Primary Building Office at 518-643-6100 for more information.
Contact: Registration Office at 518-643-6011 for Prekindergarten Registration Packet.